Despite missing the playoffs for the 15th season in a row, there were some positives for the Sacramento Kings. Star point guard De’Aaron Fox took a step in his development and continues to improve going into his fifth NBA season.
The pressure will amplify for the 23-year-old next season. Fox signed a five-year extension with the club worth $163 million that will kick in next season. But Fox showed why he is worth the lucrative extension with his play last season.
He averaged a career-high 25.2 points per game and 7.2 assists. Fox helped the Kings stay in the play-in race until he missed the final 13 games of the season due to the league’s health and safety protocols.